Reception Booklet AIESEC Cluj-Napoca

Reception Booklet for the Trainees of AIESEC Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Updated during the 10/11 mandate for the ICX NC & ICX C department of AIESEC Cluj-Napoca



Contents 1. Introduction to Romania

1.1. Quick facts 1.2. Geography 1.3. Climate 1.4. Cities 1.5. History 1.6. Culture and traditions

2. Introduction to Cluj-Napoca 2.1. Attractions 2.2. Hostels 2.3. Clubs & Caffees, the Shopping Malls

3. AIESEC Romania 3.1. History 3.2. MC 3.3. LCs & GNs 3.4. National Conferences

4. AIESEC Cluj-Napoca 4.1. About us 4.2. EB 4.3. ICX NC & ICX C 4.4. SEP & gROw Projects - Spring of 2010 4.5. Regional & Local conferences

5. Being a trainee in Cluj-Napoca 5.1. Transportation 5.2. Banks & Currency 5.3. Electricity 5.4. Useful telephone numbers 5.5. Trainee Buddy 5.6. Opportunities in our LC 5.7. INSTRUCTIONS 5.8. Testimonials



1. Introduction to Romania

http://www.romaniatourism.com/ - the official site; you can look it up for more information.

1.1.Quick facts

Official Name: Romania

Location: (Southeastern) Central Europe

Time Zone: Seven hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time (GMT + 2)

Area: 91,725 sq. miles (237,502 sq. km)

Flag of Romania: Three vertical stripes: blue, yellow and red.

Population: 21,400,000 (2009 mid-year estimate)

Ethnic Groups: Romanian 89%, Hungarian 7.5%, Gipsy 1.9%, German, Other 1.6%

Religions: Christian Orthodox 87%, Roman Catholic 5%, Protestant 5%, Jewish

Official Language: Romanian

Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)

Climate: Temperate, four distinct seasons, similar to northeastern USA

Capital: Bucharest (Bucuresti)

Form of State: Semi-parliamentary Republic with two legislative bodies: Senate (Senat) and Chamber of Representatives (Camera Deputatilor)

Legal system: Based on European models and Constitution of 1991.

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Electoral System: Universal direct suffrage over the age of 18. Parties must win at least five percent of the national vote to gain representation in the Parliament.

National Elections: November 2008; next ellections: Fall 2012 (parliamentary), Fall 2014 (presidential).

Head of State: President of the Republic, currently Mr. Traian Basescu (re-elected on December 6, 2009). Romania's president is allowed to serve two consecutive five-year terms.

National Government: The government is led by the Prime Minister, confirmed by the Parliament on the nomination of the President of Romania. The present Government is formed by the Democratic - Liberal Party.

Head of the Government: the Prime Minister, currently Mr. Emil Boc (Democratic-Liberal Party).

Main political parties: Social Democratic Party (PSD), Democratic-Liberal Party (PD-L), National Liberal Party (PNL), Democratic Union of the Hungarian Minority (UDMR).

Regional Government: Forty-one County Councils (Consiliu Judetean).

1.2.Geography

Located halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, Romania is the 12th largest country in Europe. Physical features

• Mountains: 31% of Romania's territory • Hills and orchards: 36% • Plains: 33% • Areas covered by rivers and lakes: 3.7% • Total number of lakes: 3,500 • Lakes greater than 250 acres: 300 • Highest mountain peak: Moldoveanu Mt. — 8,349 ft. (2544 m.)

» The Carpathian Mountains

Although not as high as the Alps, the Carpathian Mountains extend over 600 miles in Romania, in the shape of an arch. They are divided into three major



ranges: the Eastern (Oriental) Carpathians, the Southern Carpathians (also known as the Transylvanian Alps), and the Western Carpathians. Each of these ranges feature a variety of landscapes, due to the different types of terrain (glacial, karstic, structural, and volcanic).

Romania’s mountains are a great destination for numerous outdoor activities including: climbing, hiking, biking and river-rafting. Some of the most popular ski resorts are Poiana Brasov, Sinaia, Predeal, Vatra Dornei, Lake Balea and Paltinis.

» The Danube Delta

Danube River ends its journey of almost 1864 miles through Europe in south-eastern Romania. Here the river divides into 3 frayed branches (Chilia, Sulina, Sfântu Gheorghe) forming the Danube Delta. It is the newest land in the country, with beaches expanding almost 65 feet into the sea every year. Overall, the delta is a triangular swampy area of marshes, floating reed islands and sandbanks. It is a UNESCO Biosphere Reservation as well as a protected wetland and natural habitat for rare species of plants and animals. For more information on the Danube Delta please visit www.RomaniaTourism.com/Danube-Delta

» The Black Sea

The Romanian Black Sea Coast stretches a little over 150 miles. The Black Sea is a continental sea, with a low tide and salinity and water temperatures of 77 - 79˚F in the summertime. Its wide, sandy beaches facing east and south-east become a major tourist attraction from May until September. For tourist information about the Black Sea please visit www.RomaniaTourism.com/Black-Sea

» Rivers

98% of the Romania’s rivers spring from the Carpathian Mountains. The upper streams are usually more spectacular, featuring numerous gorges, caves and precipices. The main rivers in Romania are Mures (473 miles on Romania's territory), Prut (461 miles on Romania's territory), Olt (382 miles), Siret (347 miles on Romania's territory),

http://www.romaniatourism.com/danube-delta.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/black-sea-resorts.html



Ialomita (259 miles), Somes (233 miles on Romania's territory) and Arges (217 miles). In the east, river waters are collected by Siret and Prut rivers. In the south, waters flow directly into the Danube and in the west most of them are collected by Tisa River.

Europe’s second longest river, the Danube, flows through southern Romania forming part of the country’s frontier with Serbia, Bulgaria and Ukraine. Its blue waters run along 621 miles, from Bazias to the Black Sea. Virtually all of the country's rivers are tributaries to the Danube, either directly or indirectly. The Danube is an important water route for domestic shipping, as well as international trade and tourist cruises. The main port, both for trade and tourism, is Constanta, linked to the Danube by a canal build in 1984. Tulcea, Galati, Calarasi, Giurgiu and Drobeta are other important river ports. The nearest Danube river port to Bucharest is Giurgiu. Older plans for construction of a 40 miles canal connecting Bucharest with the Danube River are now being re-considered by the Romanian Government.

» Lakes

There are around 3,500 lakes in Romania, most of them small or medium. The largest are the lagoons and coastal lakes on the Black Sea shore, such as Razim (164 sq. miles) and Sinoe (66 sq. miles), or lakes along the Danube bank - Oltina (8.5 sq. miles); Brates (8.1 sq. miles).

Formed at the end of the last Ice Age, the glacial lakes in the Carpathian Mountains are small, but spectacular. Worth mentioning are the glacial lakes in the Retezat Mountains: Zanoaga, the deepest lake in the country (95 feet) and Bucura, the largest (24.7 acres) as well as the lakes located in the Transylvanian Alps (Balea, Capra, Caltun, Podragu).

Lake St. Ana, located in Ciomatu Mare Massif, near Tusnad is the only volcanic lake in Romania, sheltered in a perfectly preserved crater and surrounded by vast fir-tree forests. The lake is solely fed by rain. Therefore, its waters are nearly as pure as distilled water.

The Red Lake (elevation 3,215 feet), located in the Hasmas Massif, near Bicaz Gorges, is unique in shape and landscape. It is a natural dam lake created in 1837 after a major landslide. The name “Lacul Rosu” (Red Lake) comes from the reddish alluvia deposited by its main tributary.



» Flora and fauna

Due to its varied terrain and climate Romania has a diverse flora and fauna. Over 3,700 species of plants and 33,792 species of animals can be found in Romania. Oak, beech, elm, ash, maple and linden made up 71 percent of Romania’s forests while conifers (fir, spruce, pine and larch) account for the remaining 29 percent.

» Soil and mineral resources

More than 58.000 square miles - almost two-thirds of the country's territory - are suitable for agriculture. Arable land accounts for about 40 percent, pastures for 19 percent, and vineyards and orchards represent some 5 percent of the total land area.

Significant oil reserves are concentrated at the foothills of southern and eastern Carpathians. Oil reserves have also been discovered a few miles away from the Black Sea coast. Large deposits of natural gas are located in the Transylvanian Plateau.

There are important iron ore deposits in Poiana Rusca Mountains, Banat and Dobrogea regions, as well as in Harghita Mountains (Eastern Carpathians). Most of the nonferrous metal reserves are concentrated in the northwest, particularly in Maramures and Apuseni Mountains. Some of the largest gold deposits in Europe are also located in Apuseni. Large amounts of pure salt are located at: Slanic, Tîrgu Ocna, Ocna Mures, Praid and Cacica.

1.3.Climate

• Romania has a temperate climate, similar to the northeastern United States, with four distinct seasons.

• Spring is pleasant with cool mornings and nights and warm days. • Summer is quite warm, with extended sunny days. The hottest areas in summer

are the lowlands in southern and eastern Romania where 100 F is often reached in July and August. Temperatures are always cooler in the mountains.

• Autumn is dry and cool, with fields and trees producing colorful foliage, much like New England.

• Winters can be cold, especially in the mountains. While not the rule, abundant snowfalls may occur throughout the country, from December to mid-March.

• There are significant regional differences of the climate between different regions of Romania.

• Warmest month: July • Coldest month: January • Average annual Rainfall: 26 inches.

We advise trainees to consult their trainee buddies before they leave for Romania about what clothes they should bring.



1.4.Cities The capital is the biggest city, with approximately 2 million people. The cities in blue have AIESEC LCs. The cities underlined are historical cities which we recommend you should visit primarily.

• Bucharest • Alba Iulia • Arad • Baia Mare • Brasov • Braila • Cluj-Napoca • Constanta • Craiova • Galati • Iasi • Bacau

• Oradea • Satu Mare • Sibiu • Suceava • Timisoara • Targu Jiu • Targu Mures • Tulcea

http://www.romaniatourism.com/bucharest.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/alba-iulia.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/arad.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/baia-mare.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/brasov.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/braila.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/cluj-napoca.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/constanta.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/craiova.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/galati.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/iasi.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/oradea.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/satu-mare.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/sibiu.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/suceava.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/timisoara.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/targu-jiu.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/targu-mures.html

http://www.romaniatourism.com/tulcea.html



1.5.History

Romania's history has not been as idyllically peaceful as its geography. Over the

centuries, various migrating people invaded Romania. Romania's historical provinces Wallachia and Moldova offered furious resistance to the invading Ottoman Turks. Transylvania was successively under Hapsburg, Ottoman or Wallachian rule, while remaining an autonomous province.

Romania's post WWII history as a communist-block nation is more widely known, primarily due to the excesses of the former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. In December 1989 a national uprising led to his overthrow. The 1991 Constitution established Romania as a republic with a multiparty system, market economy and individual rights of free speech, religion and private ownership.

Some of the history that has shaped Romania: What is now Romania has been inhabited since the Paleolithic Age as evidenced by carved stone tools unearthed there. 10,000 B.C. — approximate date of the first known art in present day Romania: cave paintings in northwest Transylvania. 3,000 B.C. — Thracian tribes of Indo-European origin, who migrated from Asia, occupied the actual territory of Romania. 2,000 B.C. — a distinctive Thracian sub-group emerged in what is now Romania. The Greeks called these people Getae, but to the Romans they were Dacians. Herodotus called them "the fairest and most courageous of men" because they believed in the immortality of the soul and were not afraid to die. 700 B.C. — Greeks arrived and settled near the Black Sea. The cities of Histria, Tomis (now Constanta) and Callatis (now Mangalia) were established. Western-style civilization developed significantly. 70-44 B.C. — Dacian king Burebista controlled the territory of modern-day Romania. Burebista created a powerful Dacian kingdom. 101-106 A.D. — Romans conquer and colonize Dacia (today's Romania). Dacia becomes a Roman province and Dacians adopt the conquerors' language. 271 A.D. — after fighting off the barbarian Goths, Roman troops abandon Dacia.

4th Century — Christianity is adopted by the Daco-Roman, Latin-speaking people. 4th-10th Centuries — nomadic tribes from Asia and Europe ( Goths, Visigoths, Huns, Slavs, Magyars ) invade Dacia. 11th Century — Romanians were the only Latin people in the eastern part of the former Roman Empire and the only Latin people to belong to the Orthodox faith.

http://www.romaniatourism.com/romania-maps/historical-regions-map.html



Hungarian (Magyar) forces invade northwestern and central Romania (Transylvania). 12th Century — Saxon (German) settlers begin to establish several towns in Transylvania. (Germans were invited to settle in Transylvania by the king of Hungary who wanted to consolidate his position in the newly occupied territory). 13th Century — The first formal division of the formerly unified Romanian population. The principalities of Wallachia, Moldavia, and Transylvania are established. Transylvania becomes an autonomous principality under Magyar rule, until 1526. Magyar forces tried unsuccessfully to capture Wallachia and Moldavia. 14th-15th Centuries — Wallachia and Moldavia offered strong resistance to the Ottoman Empire expansion. 16th Century — Threatened by the Turks who conquered Hungary, the three Romanian provinces of Wallachia, Moldova and Transylvania are able to retain their autonomy by paying tribute to the Turks.

17th Century — Wallachia, Moldavia and Transylvania are briefly united under Mihai Viteazul (Michael the Brave), prince of Wallachia. Unity lasted only one year after which, Michael the Brave was defeated by the Turks and Hapsburg forces. Transylvania came under Hapsburg rule while Turkish suzerainty continued in Wallachia and Moldavia. 18th Century — Transylvania and the northern part of Moldavia (called Bucovina) are incorporated in the Hapsburg Empire. 1821 — Moldavia looses its eastern territory, Bessarabia, to Russia. 1848 — Transylvania falls under the direct rule of Hungary and a strong push for Magyarisation (of names and official language), from Budapest, follows. 1859 — Alexandru Ioan Cuza is elected to the thrones of Moldavia and Wallachia. 1862 — Wallachia and Moldavia unite to form a national state: Romania. 1866 — Carol I (German born) succeeds Alexandru Ioan Cuza, as prince of Romania. 1881 — Romania becomes a Kingdom.

1914 — King Carol I dies. He is succeeded by his nephew King Ferdinand I (1914-1927). Romania enters WWI on the side of the Triple Entente aiming to regain its lost territories (part of Transylvania, Bessarabia and Bukovina). 1918 — During large public assemblies representatives of most towns, villages and local communities in Transylvania, Bessarabia and Bucovina declare union with Romania. 1930 — Carol II, Ferdinand's I son becomes king of Romania. 1939 — Germany demands a monopoly on Romanian exports (mainly oil, lumber and agricultural products) in exchange for the guarantee of its borders. 1940 — The Soviet Union annexes Bessarabia and Northern Bucovina. Germany and Italy force Romania to cede Northern Transylvania to Hungary and Southern Dobrogea to Bulgaria. Widespread demonstrations against King Carol II. Marshall Ion Antonescu forces him to abdicate in favor of his 19-year-old son Michael. Carol II flees Romania. 1941 — Marshall Ion Antonescu imposes a military dictatorship. In order to regain



Bessarabia, Romania joins Germany against the Soviet Union. 1944 — King Michael engineers a royal coup and arrests Marshall Ion Antonescu. Romania changes sides and joins Soviet forces against Fascist Germany. 1945 — The Yalta Agreement makes Romania part of the Soviet system. 1947 — With Soviet troops on its territory, Romania enters the sphere of influence of the Soviet Union. The communists, who gradually took power, force King Michael to abdicate and proclaim Romania a People's Republic.

1950s — After Stalin's death, Romania begins to distance itself from Moscow. 1968 — The condemnation of Soviet intervention in Czechoslovakia by Romania's communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu, earns him praise and economic aid from the West. 1980s — Obsessed with repaying the national debt and megalomaniac building projects Ceausescu orders a ban on importation of any consumer products and commands exportation of all goods produced in Romania except minimum food supplies. Severe restrictions of civil rights are imposed. 1989 — Romanians unite in protests against the communist leadership and local demonstrations sparked a national uprising that finally ousted communist ruler Nicolae Ceausescu and his cabinet.

1991 — Romanians vote for a new Constitution. 2004 — Romania joins NATO (The North Atlantic Treaty Organization). 2007 — Romania becomes a member of the European Union (EU).

1.6.Culture and traditions The countryside is the heart and soul of Romania, where peasant culture remains a strong force and medieval life prevails, as it does nowhere else in Europe. A young American couple, researching ancient traditional villages in Europe for post-graduate studies, recently moved in with a host family in Northern Romania in order to document a culture unique in the world. People are happy to meet foreign visitors, often inviting them into their homes for a meal and conversation. For a true introduction to Romania's traditional villages, consider a home stay. Rates range from $8 to $25 per person including two meals. Rooms are clean and comfortable but some do not have private baths. Most hosts do not speak English.



» Crafts of Romania

While there are great Romanian fine artists, among whom 20th century sculptor Constantin Brancusi is probably the most famous, the typical zest for life and almost naïve optimism that the world is really a beautiful place seem best expressed in the traditional art and craft of Romanian peasants, extending even to their colorful, unique grave markers. In the "Merry Cemetery" of Sapanta, in Northern Romania, carved wooden crosses are painted traditional blue and embellished with fanciful borders, renderings of the deceased and often anecdotes of their lives. As in most parts of the world, full-time artists and artisans are drawn together, tending to form communities throughout the country, where locales are aesthetically inspiring and economically viable.

» Painted Eggs

The most readily recognizable examples of Romanian art are the famed painted eggs, especially prominent around Easter time. Painting of real hollowed-out eggs was an integral part of preparations for this festival of renewal. Women and children gathered in someone's home and spent a day painting and gossiping. Intricate patterns were actually secret languages known only to residents of the regions where they were painted. The oldest known were painted with aqua fortis (nitric acid) on a traditional red background. They're available in nearly all shops and street markets.

» Ceramics

Romanian pottery is still made mainly on traditional kick-wheels with simple finishing tools. Shapes, sizes and patterns reflect the different clays and cultures of diverse areas where are produced. Color glazes and decorations vary from strong geometrics, to delicate florals, animals and humans. There are approximately 30 pottery centres throughout the country, each with its own distinctive style, but the main areas are in Horezu in Oltenia, Corund in eastern Transylvania and Radauti and Marginea in Moldavia.

»First Day of March: Martisor “the Amulet” Romanians have a beautiful ancient tradition on the first day of March: Martisor(The Amulet). More than 2000 years ago, in celebrating the Dacians God” Marsyas Silen” a couple of yarns was used, one colored in red and white,. Red meant the Sun, the power of fire, passion and woman, and white meant the benefit of water, clouds, inter, but also man’s intelligence. The amulet still exists and is a symbol of coming spring and joy. Exchanging them is a gesture of love, friendship, respect and appreciation.



»Easter

Easter is the most important event in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Dressed in all their finest clothes and holding candles, people gather round the churches . At the Easter Resurrection Mass just before midnight, the priest comes out to give a blessing, distribute holy bread and provide the flame from which everyone will light their candles. Suddenly the darkness is lit up and thousands of candles fill the streets. Everyone tries to keep the flame alive until they arrive home. There, around the table, the family comes together for a special Easter meal, formed of roast lamb and home-made cozonac ( sponge cake with nuts and poppy seeds) and the traditional dishes. One of the most beautiful Romanian Easter traditions are painted eggs. Sunday Easter morning, the eggs are tapped together with the words”Hristos a Inviat- Adevart a Inviat”-”Christ is Risen- He is Risen indeed”.

»Christmas

The Christmas celebration starts with a six-week fast prior to the holidays. The orthodox exclude from the diet any animal product such as meat, eggs, fish, milk or cheese. Cabbage rolls, beef and chicken meatballs, aspics, miles of sausages sour sorrel soup with sour cream, beef salad, tons of cakes with nuts and poppy seeds are favorite dishes. Traditionally, during the first hours after dark on Christmas’ Eve is time for children to go caroling and the adults stay home and greet them. After the decoration of the tree, Christmas carols are sung once again and Santa is expected to leave presents under the tree.

»Dracula – Beyond the Legend -Bram Stoker’s inspiration Vlad Tepes was born in 1428 in the fortress city of Sighisoara. His father, Vlad Dacul, was the military governor of Transylvania and had become a member of the Order of the Dragon a year before. The Order, similar to the Order of the Teutonic Knights, was a semi-military and religious organization established in 1387 in Rome in order to promote Catholic interests and crusades. The Order is relevant for the legend, mainly because it explains the name of Dracula. Benefiting from the friendship of the Hungarian king, Sigismund I of Luxembourg, Vlad II Dracul, the father of Vlad Tepes, spent his youth at the royal court and later distinguished himself as a brave knight in the fight against the Ottoman Empire. For his deeds, the Order of the Dragon was bestowed upon him, hence the title Dracul (the Latin word for dragon is draco). While in medieval lure dragons served as symbols of independence, leadership, strength and wisdom, the biblical association of the devil with the serpent that tempted Adam and Eve gave the snake-like dragon connotations of evil. Thus, the Romanian word Dracul stands in English for both dragon and devil. Dracula, the title of Vlad Tepes,translates as Son of Dracul.



Moreover, the ceremonial uniform of the Order – black cloak over red accouterment – was Bram Stocker’ source of inspiration for Count Dracula’s look. But how did Bram Stoker’s story turn into a myth? A partial explanation is provided by the circumstances under which the book was written and received. A genuine epidemic of “vampirism” had hit Eastern Europe at the end of the 17th century and continued throughout the 18th century. The number of reported cases soared dramatically, especially in the Balkans. Then, the epidemic traveled west to Germany, Italy, France, England and Spain. Travelers returning from the East would tell stories about the undead, which helped keep the interest in vampires alive. Western philosophers and artists tackled the issue ever more often. Bram Stoker’s novel came as the pinnacle of a long series of works based on tales coming from the East. Back then, most readers were certain that the novel had been inspired by real facts and that its story was perhaps just a bit romanticized.

»Food & Wine

The main ingredients used by Romanian chefs are meats such as pork, beef and lamb, fish, vegetables, dairy products and fruit. We recommend you order some of these traditional courses:

» Appetizer

All kinds of cheeses, cold cuts and vegetable spreads.

» Soup

"Ciorba de perisoare" (meatball soup), "ciorba taraneasca" (vegetable soup, with or without meat), "ciorba de burta" (tripe soup).

» Fish

"Saramura" (grilled carp in brine), "nisetru la gratar" (grilled Black Sea sturgeon) or "scrumbie la gratar" (grilled herring).

» Entree

"Tocanita" or "tochitura" (meat stew seasoned with onions and/ or spices), "ghiveci" (over 20 vegetables cooked in oil), "sarmale" (pickled cabbage leaves stuffed with a mix of minced meats, rice and spices) and "mititei" (The "Wee Ones" - small skinless grilled sausages) are among the favorites.

» Dessert



"Papanasi" (cottage cheese donuts, topped with sour cream and fruit preserve), "clatite cu branza" (crepes filled with cottage cheese, raisins and spices) and "cozonac" (traditional holiday sweet bread filled with walnuts, poppy seeds or cream cheese).

2. Introduction to Cluj-Napoca

2.1.Attractions

• Here are just some of the beautiful sites our city has to offer: The Cluj-Napoca Botanical Garden

The Cluj-Napoca Botanical Garden, officially Alexandru Borza Cluj-Napoca University Botanic Garden (Romanian: Grădina Botanică Alexandru Borza a Universităţii Cluj-Napoca), is a beautifull botanical garden in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It was founded in 1920 by Alexandru Borza. The garden is over 14 hectares in area, with over 10,000 plants from throughout the world. It is divided into ornamental, phytogeographic (geobotanical), systematic (taxonomical), economic, and medicinal sections. Romanian flora and vegetation are represented by plants from the Transylvanian plains, the Carpathian Mountains, Banat, etc. Among the Botanical Garden's interesting attractions are the Japanese Garden (a garden in Japanese style, with a brook and a Japanese-style house), the Roman Garden with archeological remains from the Roman

colony of Napoca, among them a statue of Ceres, goddess of cereals and bread, alongside cultivated plants that dominate contemporary Romanian agriculture.



Address: Republicii Street, nr 42 Tel.: 0264-592152 Visit hours: 09:00-18:00,19:00 Fee: 4 lei ( 1 euro) Cluj-Napoca Central Park

Central Park is a large public, urban park in the borough of Centru in Cluj-Napoca. It was founded in the 19th century and it located on the souther shore of Someşul Mic River. The Park is now home to the University of Arts and Design and to the Chemistry Faculty of the Babeş-Bolyai University.

Cluj-Napoca National Theatre and Cluj-Napoca Romanian Opera

The Lucian Blaga National Theatre (Romanian: Teatrul Naţional Lucian Blaga) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania is one of the most prestigious theatrical institutions in Romania. Cluj-Napoca Romanian National Opera (Romanian: Opera Naţională Română din Cluj-Napoca) is a public opera house and ballet company institution in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

The theatre shares the same building with the Romanian Opera. The theatre was built between 1904 and 1906 by the famous Austrian architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer who designed several theatres and palaces across Europe in the late 19th century and early 20th century, including the theatres in Iaşi, Oradea, Timişoara and Chernivtsi (Romanian: Cernăuţi). Address: Square Stefan cel Mare, nr.24 Tel: 0264592826 Cluj-Napoca Hungarian Theatre The Hungarian Theatre of Cluj was founded in 1792 and is located in Cluj-Napoca, the fourth largest city in Romania. It was the first Hungarian theatre company in Transylvania,



now a part of modern day Romania. The Hungarian Theatre of Cluj functions as a repertory theatre, entirely subsidized by the Romanian Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs. Performances are presented in Hungarian, with simultaneous translation into Romanian or English usually available. In the same building you will also find The Hungarian Opera. Address: E. Issac Street, nr. 26-28 Schedule tickets: 10:00 –13:00; 16:30-18:30 Tel: +40-264-593468 Fee: Between 10 – 25 lei (2,5 euro – 5 euro) - for discount you need to show your student id

2.2.Hostels Prices: usually, 10 € / night; Hostel RETRO : http://www.retro.ro/ Transylvania Hostel : http://www.transylvaniahostel.com/

2.3.Clubs & Caffees, the Shopping Malls

COFFEE- HOUSES Art Club Square Stefan cel Mare Nr. 14, Cluj Napoca | tel.: 0264/595032 Cafe Bulgakov I.Micu Klein Street, Nr. 17, Cluj Napoca | tel.: 0264/450156 Quo Vadis Mihai Eminescu Street, Nr. 13, Cluj Napoca | tel.: 0264/450472 Zorki Photo Cafe Ion Ratiu Street, nr.10, Cluj-Napoca Tel.: 0264.595.970 / 0753.636.022 Insomnia Universitatii Street Nr. 2, Cluj Napoca | tel.: 0264/408479

http://www.retro.ro/

http://www.transylvaniahostel.com/



CLUBS Janis Eroilor Street, Nr 5 Obsession Republicii Street, Nr. 109 Tel: 0740 616 106 After Eight Samuel Brassai Street, Nr. 12 Tel: 0743 359 795 Euphoria Square Muzeului, Nr. 4 Tel: 0264 439 253 Roland Garros Horea Street, Nr. 2 Irish Music Pub Horea Street, Nr. 5 Club Midi Berariei Street, Nr. 6

Malls

Iulius Mall Monday-Sunday : 10 AM – 10 PM

Way to get here : bus nr. 24 / 24b / 25

Address: str. Alexandru Vaida Voevod

Polus Center

Monday-Sunday: 10 AM – 10 PM

Way to get here : bus nr. 24b / 43P / 28b

Village of Floreşti, Str. Avram Iancu, nr. 492-500



3. AIESEC Romania

3.1. History

In Romania, AIESEC has been actively involved in the education and career orientation of young people for almost 20 years. AIESEC is now present in 13 cities around the country: Bucuresti, Brasov, Cluj, Constanta, Craiova, Galati, Iasi, Pitesti, Ploiesti, Oradea, Sibiu, Timisoara, Targu Mures. The local chapters count together 1270 members and run annually over 100 projects with an impact of over 50.000 students, 267 companies and countless other stakeholders.

AIESEC in Romania has developed a lot, getting to be in Top 3 in CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) and 2006 was the year that brought us the Global Excellence Award at the International Congress in Poland, an award which is given for performance and achievement .

3.2. MC

Contact

AIESEC Romania 50 Mircea Voda Street, BL. M20, 3th Floor, Flat 30, sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

Tel: +40 31 405 44 51 Fax: +40 31 405 44 52

[email protected]

MCP Laura Diaconescu MC VP ICX Reka MC VP OGX Andrei MC VP Com Dana MC VP TM Hector MC VP ER Poto MC VP Fin Didi

MC LC Development Mickey



3.3. LCs & GNs LC Cluj-Napoca LC Targu Mures LC Sibiu

3some GN

LC Brasov LC Timisoara LC Oradea

ROBOT GN

LC Bucuresti LC Craiova LC Ploiesti LC Pitesti

BGN

LC Iasi LC Galati LC Timisoara

GN GICU

3.4. National Conferences

National conferences trainees can attend

SprinCo February ICPS May

RockMe August RYLF November

4. AIESEC Cluj-Napoca

4.1. About us

a. History of AIESEC Cluj-Napoca

- 1994 – a group of 5 student take the initiative to found AIESEC Cluj-Napoca - 1995 – we where recognised as an LC on national level - 2001 – we organised National Prepation Seminar - 2005 – we organised National Congrest - 2006 – we organised again NPS - 2008 – AIESEC Cluj-Napoca is organizing SprinCo, a spring conference ☺ - 2009- AIESEC Cluj-Napoca oraganizes again the National Congres

b. Where we are located



c. AIESEC Cluj-Napoca Values The Values of AIESEC Cluj-Napoca are SIGPE DACIM, which is an acronym from

• Sharing Development • Inspiring Action • Getting Connected • Performing Intelligence • Exploring the Mind

d. AIESEC Cluj-Napoca Issues AIESEC orients it’s activities on certain issues relevant to the environment where its works. In Cluj-Napoca we work on 3 main Issues:

• Entrepreneurship • Corporate Responsibility • Technology

And here are 3 videos of our activities as an LC. ENJOY! *Part1-http://www.trilulilu.ro/AIESECCj/ed43a2e207838c *Part2-http://www.trilulilu.ro/AIESECCj/0b7f55698e2fab *Part 3-http://www.trilulilu.ro/AIESECCj/cf4fbba55892b9

The AIESEC Office Str. Hasdeu Camin 14, parter Hasdeu Street Dorm 14, ground floor

BONUS!

http://www.trilulilu.ro/AIESECCj/ed43a2e207838c

http://www.trilulilu.ro/AIESECCj/0b7f55698e2fab

http://www.trilulilu.ro/AIESECCj/cf4fbba55892b9



4.2.EB

10/11 EB of LC Cluj-Napoca

~The Blitz EB~

LCP Ioana Constandache

( Ibi ) [email protected]

VP ICX NC Oana Gavril

( Oana ) [email protected]

VP ICX C Ramona Bilic ( Ramon. )

[email protected]

VP OGX Cristina Banuta

( Kitty ) [email protected]



VP Communication Dorin Oltean ( :D orin )

[email protected]

VP Talent Management

Larisa Nica ( Shpunkt )

[email protected]

VP External Relations Szilard Kacso ( Szili )

VP Finance Meda Corovei ( Meda )

Operational Director Roxana Paraian ( Rox )



4.3.ICX NC & ICX C

ICX NC

VP Oana Gavril

( Oana ) [email protected]

Ra&Ma manager Mihaela Popa

( Miha ) [email protected]

R&S coordinator Stirbu Laura

( Honey ) [email protected]

ICX C

VP Ramona Bilic ( Ramon. )

[email protected]

Ra&Ma manager Alexandru Avirvarei ( Alex )



4.4.SEP & gROw Projects - Spring of 2010

SEP

The purpose of this project is to raise awareness and teach Romanian students how to live a sustainable life in connection with Earth. The project aims to put together Romanian students and trainees with worldwide experience in a learning

environment which will provide them the best opportunities to find out things about sustainability, development, responsibility and social impact. Flow Summary •First week of Sustainability School Sustainability School is a preparation period for trainees, where they gain extensive knowledge about Personal Responsibility, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, CSR and Social Impact. The trainees will get support from AIESEC together with RBS and other NGO representatives on materials and facilitating skills. The preparation program will take place in Bucharest. • Second week of Sessions Preparation + NGO activity During this week, the trainees will be in the LCs, starting preparing the sessions. Also, every trainee will have the opportunity to practice in an NGO with main activity on environmental and social issues. • 4 weeks of Trainings with Students During this period of time the trainees will be in the LCs, delivering trainings to students and continuing practicing in NGOs.

OCP – Elena Gavrilovici ( Ella ) [email protected]



OC TM – Alina Tuntuc

OC – Ioana Campean

OC Com – Alexandra ( Goo )

gROw

gRow is an educational project designed for highschool students. It is an

alternative for classical patterns of learning through which the pupil will develop competencies necessary to grow as a moral young adult, better prepared for the future. The program includes a aprofessional designed curricula so that there is a general standard that needs to be respected in each city, in each of the highschools that enter the program.



OCP - Roxana Negoita ( Kid ) [email protected]

“I will make you gROw! :) ”

OC TM – Roxana Berche ( Rox )

“I select and keep track on the high school pupils that apply for the project”.

OC Com – Andreea Adamescu ( Dea )

“Responsable for the promotion campaign and the promotion materials for the project”.

OC R&S – Agapi Alexandra

“Takes care about the reception that the trainees will receive”.

OC Ra&Ma – Mihaela Popa( Miha )



The Spring edition is part of the long term 2010-2015 initiative that aims to place gROw on the top positions when it comes to nonformal means of education. The edition is designed for the nine graders , who will be delivered trainings on: self reflexion and awreness, cultural differences and discrimination, environmental awareness, social responsibility, communication , world citizenhip and project management. The trainings will be held twice a week , after the school programme, for 2 hours. During the project there will be 3 extracurricular activities: a Team Building, a Global Village and a Closing Gala. Measures of success for the trainer will be:

• the retention rate of the participants • each of the pupils asked about cultural differences, will be able to identify causes

of discriminations and means of prevention • each of the pupils asked about environmental responsibility will be able to explain

the effect that pollution has upon the environment • each of the pupils asked about EU and Romania will be able to identify

citizenship rights and duties

4.5.Regional & Local conferences

Regional and local conferences trainees can attend

RTS2 April TRIX May LPM July RTS 1 November LCC December



5. Being a trainee in Cluj-Napoca

5.1 Transportation

BUSS 1 duble ticket 3,5 lei ( 0.85 euro)

1 bus pass full price / month , 1 rute 50 lei ( 12,10 euro)

1 bus pass full price/month, 2 rutes 73 lei ( 17,67 euro)

1 bus pass full price/month, all the rutes 106 lei ( 25,66 euro)

1 bus pass/ 1 week, 1 rute 14 lei ( 3,39 euro)

* for the abonament you need: your id, one id size photo and the money ☺ * if you are a student, you have 50% discount on the monthly abonament * daily programmeto buy tickets, downtown: 06:00 – 22:00 http://www.ratuc.ro/baza/pdf/progabo.pdf * buss daily programme: 06:00 – 22:30 http://www.ratuc.ro/harta/harta.htm (the map) http://www.ratuc.ro/prauto11.php ( here you find all the buss rutes, and their daily programme)

http://www.ratuc.ro/baza/pdf/progabo.pdf

http://www.ratuc.ro/harta/harta.htm

http://www.ratuc.ro/prauto11.php



TAXi Price list

Day-time: 1,79 lei/ km (0, 34 euro) Starting: 1,79 lei Stationary: 17,9 lei/ hour Night-time: 1,99 lei/ km (0, 36 euro) Starting: 1,99 lei Stationary: 19 lei / hour Order a taxi: Taxi Diesel: 0741356288 Taxi NOVA: 0744959959

Rent-a-car in CLUJ Fee:

• for the cheapest car for 1-3 days the fee is 23 euros/day; • for 4-10 days the fee is 19 euros/day; • for 11-20 days the fee is 17 euros/day; • if you rent it for more than 20 days the fee is 15 euros/day.

The prices are almost the same for all the companies.

PHP Rent a Car Aeroportul International Cluj-Napoca, str. Traian Vuia, Nr. 149 400397 Cluj-Napoca + 40747288200 [email protected] / http://www.phprentacar.ro

Hertz str. Traian Vuia, nr.149, 400397 Cluj-Napoca + 40747297849 / + 40264274412 [email protected] / http://www.hertz.com.ro

SIXT rent a car str. Traian Vuia, nr.149, 400397 Cluj-Napoca + 40264274046 / + 40749169401 [email protected] / http://www.sixt.ro

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.phprentacar.ro/


http://www.hertz.com.ro/




5.2 Banks & Currency

Our currency is LEI (Ron) 1 € = 4,13 lei and 1 $ = 3,06 lei In order to have an idea about the prices, here are some of the things you might need :

• A bread (1 kilogram ) costs approximately 1 € or 4 lei • A liter of milk costs 0,8- 1 € or 3 – 4 lei

Here is a list of the most important banks in Cluj Napoca: • Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) ,str. Baritiu nr 10-12

• Banca Romana de Dezvoltare, b-dul Eroilor nr.51

• Banc Post , Str. Regele Ferdinand, Nr.31 Phone: 0264.206915

• Alpha Bank , str. Memorandumului nr. 1

• Banca Transilvania , B-dul Eroilor nr 36

• BRD - Groupe Société Générale, Piata Unirii nr. 31

1. Bank Transilvania http://www.bancatransilvania.ro Banca Transilvania proved to be a flexible and dynamic issuer. Being a first player on the Romanian Stock Exchange - many banks followed its example.

2. BRD – GROUPE SOCIETE GENERALE http://www.brd.ro/en/the-bank BRD - Groupe Société Générale is the second bank in terms of banking assets in Romania. BRD is deeply anchored in the Romanian economy and the global community through more than 930 agencies and more than 1300 ATM.

3. BRD - ISIC Card

BRD and the Association for Youngsters, Students and Professors Support, the Romanian representative of ISTC (International Student Travel Confederation) offer you the international BRD - ISIC card.

The BRD - ISIC card is first of all a international debit card in RON for full-time students only. It is also an international student ID recognised in 120 countries all over the world.

http://www.bancatransilvania.ro/

http://www.brd.ro/en/the-bank

http://www.isic-romania.ro/



Your advantages

… you can receive your scholarship and your transport subscription discount transferred directly in your current account … you can use your money at anytime for shopping or cash withdrawals ..... you benefit of special free bank fees

• No issuing fee • No fee for card payment at the merchants • No fee for payment of Vodafone, Orange and Romtelecom bills at the BRD

ATMs ... you have access to an international benefits program

• more than 1200 discounts in Romania and more than 42,000 discounts worldwide, in shops, restaurants, museums, as well as for transportation, accommodation and entertainment

• additional travel advantages: special offers on TravelMax , the biggest online tourism and cultural data base and a Help Line for free emergency assistance.

4. OTP Bank http://www.otpbank.ro/en/index.html

5. Milennium Bank http://ind.millenniumbank.ro/en/Public/Pages/welcome.aspx

6. Credit Europe Banking http://www.crediteurope.ro/en

7. Raiffeisen http://www.raiffeisen.ro/home?redirectare=false

5.3 Electricity

If you want to charge your phone, laptop, video camera or anything else we have plugs with two holes at 220 Volts. You can find these kind of plugs in trains too – except for those that are slow - , bars, AIESEC office, dorms or any other place.

5.4 Useful telephone numbers

We hope it won’t be the case but here is the emergency number . It would be best to have it in you agenda just in case. As you can see there is only one number for all emergencies.

• Police 112

• Fire departament 112

http://www.isic-romania.ro/

http://www.isic.org/

http://www.isic.org/

http://travelmax.statravel.co.uk/

http://www.otpbank.ro/en/index.html

http://ind.millenniumbank.ro/en/Public/Pages/welcome.aspx

http://www.crediteurope.ro/en

http://www.raiffeisen.ro/home?redirectare=false



• Ambulance 112

And below are phone numbers that can be useful in daily activities:

• Trains info’ 952

• Buses info’ 939

• Exact hour 958

• Weather info 959

• Consumer Protection Office 980

Phone Cards

As soon as you arrive in Romania you should buy a PrePay SIM ORANGE card for your phone, in order to stay in contact with the LC you are due to arrive in. It is advisable that you buy ORANGE phone card because almost everybody is on this network, plus you can enable some options that provide you hundred of minutes in Orange and fewer in other networks (Cosmote, Vodafone or Zapp).

Also save the number of the R&S coordinator: 0742670471 so you can call as soon as you are able too.

5.5 Trainee Buddy A trainee buddy – TBee – is an AIESECer who will be the trainee’s primary contact throughout their traineeship. The trainee will contact the buddy if they need help or advice on almost anything. The 2nd person to ask advice from is the R&S coordinator or the OCP on the project, and the 3rd is the VP. A TBee will be assigned to the trainee before he/she arrives in Romania. There can be more TBees for a trainee or just one TBee for more trainees, depending on the human resource available at the time. Alongside the TBee, a minimum of 3 people will also be taking care of the trainees at all times. We are all friendly people, do not hesitate to ask a question.

5.6 Opportunities in our LC How many? Endless. It is all up to you. Ranging from OC opportunities to mentorship or coaching, you will be encouraged and supported in any positive action you want to take for yourself and our LC.



5.7 INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are for the better sake of both the trainee and the project itself. We ask all our trainees to respect them so no problems will occur during the traineeship. PRE-ARRIVAL

- maintain daily contact with the R&S coordinator for VISA issues and transportation; [email protected];

- maintain daily contact with at least 1 member of the OC; - be sure to send out the EP AN and reception survey.

DURING THE INTERNSHIP

- maintain daily contact with your TBee; - be sure to participate at the goal-setting meeting with all the other trainees on

the project; - be sure to participate in all your trainings; - complete all the evaluations given; - have FUN!

AFTER THE INTERNSHIP

- complete the final evaluation on the platform; - REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES YOU HAD AND PEOPLE YOU MET,

AND BE SURE TO LET OTHERS KNOW HOW COOL OUR LC HAS BEEN ☺

5.8 Testimonials – World Citizenship Project – Winter of 2009 How would you assess AIESEC Cluj-Napoca as a hosting Committee? Mari - Japan It was great. The trainee buddies were always taking care of us even though they were busy. Other AIESEC members were also friendly and kind, so whenever I attended AIESEC activities and meetings, I didn’t feel isolated. I really appreciate it. Anke - Germany 9! Reception was great. I was the first trainee to arrive and many people took care of me during the first days and I got engaged in many activities. It impressed me that so many members were showing interest in me and the other trainees. My trainee buddy was a great help. I was motivated to go to conferences and I enjoyed them a lot, especially because people made me feel like I am part of LC Cluj.



Wojtek - Poland I would give it the best positive grade. We got all the help we needed from the LC. Kuba - Poland Great. They took care of us exactly as they should have: taught us how to move around the city, showed us great places, taught us basic Romanian, helped us with our first trainings. Polina - Kazakstan Very good! Friendly reception, cool people, pleasant atmosphere.

Do you think that the internship played an important part in your development and helped you gain some life goals? Mari Yes, definitely. Until I got used to this lifestyle, cultural difference, language, AIESEC and the project, it was very challenging for me. However, to overcome these challenges made me gain confidence and bring other perspectives in my life.



Anke Considering that I have already made numerous experiences abroad […] it is another prize in the puzzle of my life. Wojtek My time spent here was both important and great: I improved my skills in other fields, so I achieved my goals for this internship. […]The greatest experience was meeting new people and making new friends. Kuba It helped me to improve my skills in many fields. It proved to me that my life goals are exactly as they should be. [ … ] I met great people whom I want to see again. I fell in love in Romania and I want to come back again and spend more time there. Polina Sure. However, I will realize its real impact when I will be back at home. [ … ] I learned how to work in an international team in a different environment, communicating through a common language.

HOPE WE CONVINCED YOU TO CHOOSE US!

We are waiting for

YOU

to have an

AWESOME EXCHANGE EXPERIENCE

with

AIESEC CLUJ-NAPOCA!

Documents

Reception Booklet AIESEC Cluj-Napoca